This isn’t a story of a noble knight or a savior. This is the tale of a cynical knight in the hack-and-slash game world with the maximum difficulty setting. 

No system to help him.

No status panel to notify his progress.

No HUD to give him hints.

However, one hope remains. The knight “Crow” retains an in-game ability. By shattering objects or defeating enemy leaders, he can summon random game items as if the world itself is still a game. With a pet crow "Cow-Cow" by his side, the Crow Knight trudges through this treacherous land, armed with sarcasm, stubbornness, and a knack for minding his own business until fate decides otherwise.

Also, please do not speak in caps. He hates it.

Oh, did I forget to mention that his pet crow has three legs? What? It isn't important? Never mind, then.

I had to protect Cow-Cow and his gang. Since they weren't with me, I could lie through my teeth.


"Avaritia abducted me from my hometown and forced me into their army. I escaped with my life and fled to Invidia. Along the way, I ran into a flock of vultures that came from the… field of corpses."


Sylveria pursed her lips. She didn't look like she bought my story.


"I sense falsehood in your words. You're a bad liar."


F my life. Sylveria was far superior to Lenitia in terms of interrogation, musou force, and intelligence. She stood toe to toe with other generals here for a reason. Aside from her intellect, Sylveria was the sole game character to never be defeated by other playable characters in either story duels or skirmish battles.


Chapter 55 - Wager